We offer a diverse learning experience that includes meaningful, real-world engagement with community partners to ensure our graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for a rapidly changing world. We undertake impactful research that is highly collaborative, engages students and external partners, and produces outcomes that benefit individuals and the wider community.

We have a diverse and multi-disciplinary group focused on developing collaborative spaces to work with community groups, promote health equity, and address pressing health and social issues. Our students gain a broad and deep understanding of the discipline and profession of psychology through exposure to the latest evidence and psychological practices.

Our staff

Dr Ronald Frey
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Other psychology
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Emeritus Professor David Kavanagh
Position
Emeritus Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Other psychology
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Emeritus Professor Barry Watson
Position
Emeritus Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research fields
Other psychology
Public health
Criminology
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Ms Kate Kruger
Position
Centre Manager
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Nursing
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Ms Jane D'Arcy
Position
Lecturer in Counselling
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Other psychology
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Mr Simon Hinch
Position
Lecturer in Counselling
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Other psychology
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Mrs Glenn Howard
Position
Lecturer/Clinical Placement Coordinator
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Other psychology
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Ms Philippa Neary
Position
Lecturer/Clinical Placement Coordinator
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Other psychology
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Ms Bridget Gourley
Position
Research Officer - MAIC MIRAA Prosocial Messaging project
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
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Miss Olivia Dobson
Position
Research Assistant
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
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Ms Lauren Piltz
Position
Research Assistant
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
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Ms Valeriya Tolkacheva
Position
Research Assistant
Division / Faculty
School of Psychology & Counselling
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